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as in pacifistic
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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peaceful coexistence
friendly coexistence
harmonious coexistence
cooperative coexistence
quiet coexistence
calm coexistence
peaceful means
a peaceful place
peaceful relations
a peaceful solution
a diplomatic solution
a political solution
a nonmilitary solution
a peaceable solution
an amicable solution
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Recent Examples of peaceful
Trump wants to suppress peaceful protest and send a message that opposing him means facing the military in the streets.
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State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Although there have been instances of looting and arson, the vast majority of protests in Los Angeles have been peaceful.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Florida’s Supreme Court essentially shut down the state from labeling peaceful protesters as rioters, which would have allowed for a plethora of criminal charges.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The White House on Thursday, however, said Trump supports peaceful protesters.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Although there have been instances of looting and arson, the vast majority of protests in Los Angeles have been peaceful.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Florida’s Supreme Court essentially shut down the state from labeling peaceful protesters as rioters, which would have allowed for a plethora of criminal charges.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The White House on Thursday, however, said Trump supports peaceful protesters.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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Protest organizers have urged attendees to remain calm and nonviolent. Correction and updates 6/13/25, 12:22 p.m and 12:52 p.m.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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In 2014, California voters approved Proposition 47, a ballot initiative that reclassified several nonviolent felonies, including shoplifting, theft and drug possession, as misdemeanors if the value involved was $950 or less.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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For those looking to venture farther, Cruz Bay’s private itineraries stretch deep into the BVI, blending gourmet dining, reef diving, and quiet anchorages into one seamless luxurious adventure.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Ideally, your room is dark, quiet and cool — think between 65 and 75 degrees.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Bring a group for a tranquil picnic by the lake at the pavilion.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Thank goodness the architects of the serene Richelieu wing of the Louvre understood that the most elegant way to experience the outdoors is from inside.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The outdoor kitchen sits beside a serene pool, which has the sense of dropping off into the greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Protesters were given cards with QR codes that linked to Yale University’s policies for peaceable assembly, such as keeping everyone physically safe, not blocking entrances and exits and no disruptions to the university’s operations.—
Brynn Gingras,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet to create an environment that supports restful sleep.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep product contains ashwagandha and reishi, as well as passionflower, and helps promote restful sleep.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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They may be used on a placid lake, a lazy river or a backyard pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Neshaminy Creek, placid in calm weather, turns treacherous after heavy rains, such as those that fell on Bucks County in the days before his accident.—
JD Mullane,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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